How GPs can improve asthma outcomes and protect the environment New guidelines show switching to greener dry powder inhalers could reduce the carbon impact of asthma therapy by more than 90%, while also leading to better asthma control.
Shared care key for cancer survivors: RACGP A new college cancer survivorship position statement highlights the role of GPs in providing holistic and comprehensive care coordination.
GPs urged to ask about period pain early A 20-year study has found one third of 14-year-old girls have serious menstrual pain, but early advice could save them years of suffering.
Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern The RACGP says ‘convenience and lobbying’ has won out in NSW, as pharmacists across the state are green lit to treat UTIs permanently.
Can medicine repurposing help GPs? Quality care experts say GPs should consider a new TGA program looking to expand prescribing criteria and medicine access, but there are caveats.
GPs crucial to rare cancer care: RACGP Key reforms are needed to help GPs better diagnose and treat patients, according to the college’s submission to a Senate Inquiry.
GPs ‘underutilised’ for hepatitis B care Australia’s treatment targets are lagging behind, but GPs can help by playing a larger part in managing care, referral pathways and prescribing.
Precision oncology launches across Australia More than 23,000 people with incurable cancers are set to benefit from an initiative to fund genetic testing and identify targeted treatments.
GPs’ mobile outreach clinic transforms Hep C treatment With social barriers now the main obstacle to care for many patients, the Kombi Clinic is revolutionising treatment options for vulnerable groups.
In Practice: Women in Public Health A new network is aiming to reduce the gap between the number of women employed in the public health workforce and those in senior positions.